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Jumping for joy... Snowboarders and skiers can rest easy, there should be plenty of spring skiing this year. 5 & ' '" " ', - Wednesday, March 5, 1997 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 59 Number 60 See Sports page 1 2 ICWCR, councilman square off on 'Ogden sucks' By Cathy McKitrick news wrher-Signpost An eight-second soundbite on Weber State University's radio station, KWCR, 88.1 The Beat, said their music and disc jockeys help make Ogden suck a little bit less. When Rick Mayer, a councilman for Ogden City, tuned his car radio to 88.1 and heard this statement, he said he almost swerved off the road. He took offense and complained to the radio station. He held the opinion that those who choose the programming for KWCR should think twice about degrading their host city. KWCR Program Manager Ryan Bennett said the intent of the "Ogden sucks" campaign was to get us to laugh at ourselves and the community."I was surprised at Mayer's hard-nosed approach. I believe in preserving First Amendment rights and would object to councilmen telling me what to do with the radio programs," Bennett said. "We did have one derogatory call about our programming from a60-year-old man who asked why we couldn't be more like KBYU," Bennett said. "We go with what Weber State students like," Bennett said. "They come first, the community comes second. KWCR is a non-commercial station, supported in part by student fees. We give student disc jockeys the opportunity to get better and have some fun at it too." Cody Loveland, music director for KWCR, said the original soundbite didn't actually say Ogden sucked. "The point was that our programming helped to make it a better place," Loveland said. "I have no problem with the station," Councilman Mayer said. "I'm an old fart, but I still listen to KWCR sometimes and like their mix of music.What shocked me was their derogatory soundbite about Ogden. It's been my experience that if you don't mean something you shouldn't say it, even tongue in cheek. It's on the same scale as a racial slur, and I think it's in poor taste." But does Ogden really suck? WSU senior Mike Neal likes the small-town feel of Ogden. "There's enough to do here in Ogden, and its got a nicer feel than Salt Lake," he said. Freshman Brent Williams, born and raised in Ogden, says the night life in Ogden leaves something to be desired. "Everything closes up at 10 p.m. and the main choices are movies and eating," Williams said. "But on the other hand, I love the mountains and mountain-biking in the summer." At the top of every hour. KWCR runs a new soundbite, letting Councilman Mayer know they're sorry he feels the way he does. The new spot, which includes support from listeners who agree that Ogden does suck, but that KWCR programming does make it a better place, ends with "Councilman Mayer, thanks for listening, but keep your eyes on the road." -Jv J, i i , i Vv",-.. il l . j$ WBfM:MiMMMM$M:'?M-i!Sm-:Xf..- . Wi7rl- Vl: 5K5"'; Give us some tongue! Nancy Thacker (back) and D. Alex Gunn are two of the actors in the one-act play "Tongues", being performed nightly at 7:30 p.m. in the Lair in the Shepherd Union Building through Saturday. WSU debate team competes against best in nation By Brian Frasier news wrher-Signpost Being ranked number one in the Rocky Mountain District and 16th in the nation places Weber State University's debate team among the elite teams in the country. "I want to get publicity for the debate team and the university in general." said Mike Bryant, WSU director of debate and competitive speech. According to Bryant, the national rankings aren't always a reflection of a team's success. The rankings are determined by points obtained for each victory in competition. Other larger schools can afford to have a junior varsity team. If the junior varsity squad wins in competition, it counts for ther same number of points as a varsity win. This really affects WSU debate because they don't have a junior varsity team. "Our points all come from varsity competition at major national tournaments," Bryant said. "That is what sets us apart from others." According to Bryant, being a small school means a smaller budget with less money for things such as debate. "I think if we had higher resources we could be ranked higher," he said. "Teams that can afford to attend more tournaments are obviously going to gain more points." This has been a successful year for the squad, considered to be one of the strongest squads in the nation for the last nine years.. According to Randy Scott, WSU communication department chairman, WSU debate has a great tradition of success. "This year I think we are doing pretty well. It's unique that we have two teams doing so well," Stacey Schubert, a WSU See Debate page 6 Women's history month marches into WSU events honor key figures By Mellyn L. Cole news editor-Sg;?os March is Women's History Month and Weber State University's Services for Women Students is hosting a variety of activites to honor women. . The first Services for Women Students award luncheon was held Tuesday to honor outstanding women in the Ogden area. Diane Pugmire, WSU math professor, received the award for "Woman in Math and Science." Beckey Bragdon, financial aid counselor, received the "Outstanding WSU Woman" award. . "This is our first. ..awards ceremony, but not our last," said Carol Merrill, counselor at Services for Women. "It was so wonderful to see the contributions of the women that received these awards," Merrill said. "It was phenomenal." Merrill said Services for Women Students canvassed the community for nominations and then decided which candidates they felt were the best in each category. "For example, the Outstanding WSU Woman is someone who goes above and beyond her responsiblities to meet the needs of Weber State women," Merrill said. "Someone whose attitude is always positive, someone who gives the women more than they ask for." "One of the reasons Bragdon received the award is because she See Women page 14 The following were awarded at the first Services for Women Students Award Luncheon Woman in Math & Science Diane Pugmire Outstanding WSU Woman Beckey Bragdon Women in the Health Professions Dr. Rosemary Greenberg Woman Volunteer Celeste Tonga Woman in Religion Sarah Lammert Woman in Business Sally Neill Woman's Organization Junior League of Ogden Lifetime Achievement Jennie Montoya inside post editorial see page 4 spring break . . see page 8 sports see page 12 the Other Side see page 16 classifieds .... see page 15

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Jumping for joy... Snowboarders and skiers can rest easy, there should be plenty of spring skiing this year. 5 & ' '" " ', - Wednesday, March 5, 1997 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 59 Number 60 See Sports page 1 2 ICWCR, councilman square off on 'Ogden sucks' By Cathy McKitrick news wrher-Signpost An eight-second soundbite on Weber State University's radio station, KWCR, 88.1 The Beat, said their music and disc jockeys help make Ogden suck a little bit less. When Rick Mayer, a councilman for Ogden City, tuned his car radio to 88.1 and heard this statement, he said he almost swerved off the road. He took offense and complained to the radio station. He held the opinion that those who choose the programming for KWCR should think twice about degrading their host city. KWCR Program Manager Ryan Bennett said the intent of the "Ogden sucks" campaign was to get us to laugh at ourselves and the community."I was surprised at Mayer's hard-nosed approach. I believe in preserving First Amendment rights and would object to councilmen telling me what to do with the radio programs," Bennett said. "We did have one derogatory call about our programming from a60-year-old man who asked why we couldn't be more like KBYU," Bennett said. "We go with what Weber State students like," Bennett said. "They come first, the community comes second. KWCR is a non-commercial station, supported in part by student fees. We give student disc jockeys the opportunity to get better and have some fun at it too." Cody Loveland, music director for KWCR, said the original soundbite didn't actually say Ogden sucked. "The point was that our programming helped to make it a better place," Loveland said. "I have no problem with the station," Councilman Mayer said. "I'm an old fart, but I still listen to KWCR sometimes and like their mix of music.What shocked me was their derogatory soundbite about Ogden. It's been my experience that if you don't mean something you shouldn't say it, even tongue in cheek. It's on the same scale as a racial slur, and I think it's in poor taste." But does Ogden really suck? WSU senior Mike Neal likes the small-town feel of Ogden. "There's enough to do here in Ogden, and its got a nicer feel than Salt Lake," he said. Freshman Brent Williams, born and raised in Ogden, says the night life in Ogden leaves something to be desired. "Everything closes up at 10 p.m. and the main choices are movies and eating," Williams said. "But on the other hand, I love the mountains and mountain-biking in the summer." At the top of every hour. KWCR runs a new soundbite, letting Councilman Mayer know they're sorry he feels the way he does. The new spot, which includes support from listeners who agree that Ogden does suck, but that KWCR programming does make it a better place, ends with "Councilman Mayer, thanks for listening, but keep your eyes on the road." -Jv J, i i , i Vv",-.. il l . j$ WBfM:MiMMMM$M:'?M-i!Sm-:Xf..- . Wi7rl- Vl: 5K5"'; Give us some tongue! Nancy Thacker (back) and D. Alex Gunn are two of the actors in the one-act play "Tongues", being performed nightly at 7:30 p.m. in the Lair in the Shepherd Union Building through Saturday. WSU debate team competes against best in nation By Brian Frasier news wrher-Signpost Being ranked number one in the Rocky Mountain District and 16th in the nation places Weber State University's debate team among the elite teams in the country. "I want to get publicity for the debate team and the university in general." said Mike Bryant, WSU director of debate and competitive speech. According to Bryant, the national rankings aren't always a reflection of a team's success. The rankings are determined by points obtained for each victory in competition. Other larger schools can afford to have a junior varsity team. If the junior varsity squad wins in competition, it counts for ther same number of points as a varsity win. This really affects WSU debate because they don't have a junior varsity team. "Our points all come from varsity competition at major national tournaments," Bryant said. "That is what sets us apart from others." According to Bryant, being a small school means a smaller budget with less money for things such as debate. "I think if we had higher resources we could be ranked higher," he said. "Teams that can afford to attend more tournaments are obviously going to gain more points." This has been a successful year for the squad, considered to be one of the strongest squads in the nation for the last nine years.. According to Randy Scott, WSU communication department chairman, WSU debate has a great tradition of success. "This year I think we are doing pretty well. It's unique that we have two teams doing so well," Stacey Schubert, a WSU See Debate page 6 Women's history month marches into WSU events honor key figures By Mellyn L. Cole news editor-Sg;?os March is Women's History Month and Weber State University's Services for Women Students is hosting a variety of activites to honor women. . The first Services for Women Students award luncheon was held Tuesday to honor outstanding women in the Ogden area. Diane Pugmire, WSU math professor, received the award for "Woman in Math and Science." Beckey Bragdon, financial aid counselor, received the "Outstanding WSU Woman" award. . "This is our first. ..awards ceremony, but not our last," said Carol Merrill, counselor at Services for Women. "It was so wonderful to see the contributions of the women that received these awards," Merrill said. "It was phenomenal." Merrill said Services for Women Students canvassed the community for nominations and then decided which candidates they felt were the best in each category. "For example, the Outstanding WSU Woman is someone who goes above and beyond her responsiblities to meet the needs of Weber State women," Merrill said. "Someone whose attitude is always positive, someone who gives the women more than they ask for." "One of the reasons Bragdon received the award is because she See Women page 14 The following were awarded at the first Services for Women Students Award Luncheon Woman in Math & Science Diane Pugmire Outstanding WSU Woman Beckey Bragdon Women in the Health Professions Dr. Rosemary Greenberg Woman Volunteer Celeste Tonga Woman in Religion Sarah Lammert Woman in Business Sally Neill Woman's Organization Junior League of Ogden Lifetime Achievement Jennie Montoya inside post editorial see page 4 spring break . . see page 8 sports see page 12 the Other Side see page 16 classifieds .... see page 15